Sr Accounting Analyst in Atlanta, GA at Cox Media Group

Role Summary

The primary focus of this position is to ensure that accounting within assigned transactional / functional areas is completed timely and in accordance with GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise across all of enterprise accounting for assigned transactional / functional areas; resolve questions and issues that may arise
• Support and / or conduct monthly financial review calls with key financial and operational personnel at the locations supported
• Prepare accrual and reclassification entries needed to ensure materially accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review monthly reconciliations in Blackline for all relevant accounts
• Act as a liaison between the locations / other departments and EA to educate on processes, systems, policies and procedures
• Provide problem resolution support to finance and operations as needed (e.g., vendor invoice coding and payments)
• Prepare, as may be required, monthly income statements and balance sheets for multiple locations / facilities (4-5 in total), including variance analysis
• Develop, recommend and implement accounting practices throughout Gamut in accordance with GAAP to ensure that financial and operating data accurately reflect the condition of the business or unit and provides reliable information necessary to control operations.
• Propose opportunities to streamline work flows and processes, create or enhance consistency, and improve visibility of financials
• Assist in monitoring the internal control environment and ensuring compliance with best practices